Swords have been around since 1600BCE. Pistols, including revolvers, since the early 1500s. Government efforts to restrict their use to the “right people” go back about as far. The “right people” are typically the members of the party in power. … Continue reading →

Posted in civil rights, pistol, weapon | Tagged 45ACP, M1911, sword | 7 Comments

Long-range magic wand

Posted on February 6, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Half-MOA killing curse.

Posted in rifle, weapon | Tagged 223, bullpup, girl, keltec | 1 Comment

My definition of “civilized”

Posted on February 5, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Acting civilized: doing right by others even in the absence of negative consequences for doing wrong. For example, not raping just because you can get away with it. Not littering. Not stealing. By my definition, every country has some civilized … Continue reading →

Posted in pistol, self-defense, weapon | Tagged 9mm, rape, Sig-Sauer, women | 10 Comments

One shotgun, two barrels

Posted on February 3, 2016 by Oleg Volk

American Tactical imports TAC SX2 shotgun. They offer it as a set with two barrels, a 28″ tube with chokes for bird hunting and an 18.5″ cylinder bore for in-house disputes with unbidden guests. In the near future, I will … Continue reading →

Posted in self-defense, shotgun, weapon | Tagged 12ga, semi-auto | 4 Comments

On fighting against a crowd.

Posted on February 2, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Recently, a friend told me that pulling on pistol to fend off a gang of rapists — such as those in Cologne, Germany — would have lead to a stampede endangering multitudes. Defensive ammunition is unlikely to penetrate more than … Continue reading →

Posted in pistol, self-defense, weapon | Tagged 9x19, crime | 45 Comments

A fashion dilemma

Posted on February 1, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Pity most European countries allow only the first option to their subjects… PS: It’s not like certain parts of America are any better…looking at you, New York City!

Posted in pink, pistol, rkba, self-defense, weapon | Tagged 380ACP, burka, Europe, Islam, P238, Sig, woman | 7 Comments

Frog Lube for French Resistance

Posted on January 28, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Contrary to my original understanding of Europe, some countries there have a substantial amount of privately held guns. Unfortunately, very few of them permit defensive use. Even Switzerland has curtailed legal carry, leaving Czechia, Estonia, Lithuania, Moldova and possibly some … Continue reading →

Posted in civil rights, rkba, self-defense, Uncategorized, weapon | Tagged Europe, history | 13 Comments

Between a 12ga semi-auto and a redhead…

Posted on January 27, 2016 by Oleg Volk

…I’d say the ginger would be far scarier!

Posted in shotgun, weapon | Tagged 12ga, ATI, semi-auto | 5 Comments

Clubbing

Posted on January 27, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Posted in dangerous, weapon | Tagged club, martial, woman, wooden | 1 Comment

Intruders? Give them something to bleed about!

Posted on January 26, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Anything that gets merely scared off will keep preying on innocent people. Buckshot adjusts attitudes more reliably.

Posted in ammunition, self-defense, shotgun, weapon | Tagged 12ga, blue, pump shotgun, red, woman | 8 Comments

Less fear. More preparation.

Posted on January 26, 2016 by Oleg Volk

A shotgun might be more appropriate, but a pistol with a laser can be quicker to grab from the nightstand.

Posted in light/laser, pistol, self-defense, weapon | Tagged 32CP, Crimson Trace, home defense, keltec | Comments Off

Two ways to improve a Sig P238

Posted on January 14, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Sig P238 is one of my favorite compact pistols. It can be made even more useful and handy with the following additions: a laser for sighting on the move or in low light, and a set for grips for better … Continue reading →

Posted in pistol, weapon | Tagged 380ACP | 2 Comments

“I am disinclined to acquiesce to your request”

Posted on January 10, 2016 by Oleg Volk

45-70 puts the final period in that sentence. (Henry lever action again)

Posted in interesting people, rifle, self-defense, weapon | Tagged 45-70, cowboy, Henry, lever action | 3 Comments

Not your average hipster!

Posted on January 9, 2016 by Oleg Volk

A serious gentleman with a classic Henry 45-70.

Posted in interesting people, rifle, weapon | Tagged 45-70, Henry, lever action, Winchester | 2 Comments

Minimal upgrades for a Romanian AK

Posted on December 25, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Friends just dragged in this curious collection of parts. I am puzzled by seemingly ratty weapons being used by very competent people. Light mount is in evidence under the barrel. Somehow, they managed to graft an A2 flash hider onto … Continue reading →

Posted in rifle, weapon | Tagged 7.62x39, AK47 | 18 Comments

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